Nebraska farmers weigh new wheat set aside program
Farmers face a 20 percent wheat set aside with 80 acres of potential wheat for every 100 planted. Nebraska estimates a 20 percent crop drop and a 610000 acre reduction in plantings, while concerns focus on loan rates costs and how the program will operate. Officials and farmers demand clarity on pricing, storage costs, and how to cover fixed costs under the plan.
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U.S
Nebraska
Nebraska Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
J. J. Exon
John Sullivan
Wallace
Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn
Exon and
Sullivan
Exon
Colorado
Phil Henderson
University of Nebraska
Neil Oxton
Nebraska Farmers Union
City says fire department could not prevent August flood basement damage
Lincoln officials report heavy rains Aug 20 flooded areas including Fremont 66th St and Colfax Circle Turner Ditch. Aide to Mayor Bousalis says investigations found no Fire Dept wrongdoing and pumps would be ineffective while waters rose. Future plans include better guidance and a storm sewer bond election proposed for 1978 79 with a $15 000 contingency funded project on 68th St ditch.
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Mike Merwick
Helen Bousalis
Fire Dept
Fremont 66Th St
Colfax Circle- Turner Ditch
Cornhusker Hwy
Merwick
Fire Depts
Dick Erixson
Lincoln
Antelope Valley
N St. North
Holdrege
16Th
22Nd Sts
Erixson
68Th St
Cleveland Ave
Adams St
Cotner Blvd
City considers revising liquor license policy
The City Council may scrap the current liberal beer-only license stance. A subcommittee of Councilman Steve Cook with Police and Legal Dept representatives will study a new policy. Some members prefer restoring a ceiling on all licenses while maintaining two Class C licenses annually for two years.
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Steve Cook
Police and Legal Depts
Gentry Limousine Seeks Lincoln Taxi Permit
City Council recommends approval of Gentry Limousine Co to offer taxi service. PSC holds final permit authority while Yellow Cab and Capital Cab oppose, saying ridership would drop. Gentry plans add three cabs and two vans for Lincoln and regional routes.
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Gentry Limousine Co
Public Service Commission
PSC
Gentry
Yellow Cab
Capital Cab
Lincoln
Dorchester
Richard Duxbury
Capital
Lincoln Considers Change To School Area Sidewalk Policy
City Council to reexamine 13-year-old rule requiring sidewalks on both sides near schools after protests by about 120 residents ordered to build new paths. A temporary moratorium was placed as the administration studies a revised procedure to possibly require sidewalks on only one side, per Councilman Bob Sikyta.
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Lincoln
Bob Sikyta
Open Door expands dental screening program in Lincoln
Open Door Health Center at 2545 R St expands its dental screening to weekly clinics from 5 30 to 9 p m on Wednesdays. Volunteers provide tissue checks X rays mouth chart diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Earlier this year city budget cuts nearly ended the program but council restored funds.
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Open Door Health Center
R St
Open Door
Lightning Brightens Washington DC Forecast of Sparks
The UPI report claims that all the dynamos in the United States fused would yield only a half sized lightning flash, illustrating the immense scale of natural electricity in a provocative comparison to DC's electric scene.
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Washington, D.C
UPI
United States
Joel Plaid Shirts Offer Comfort and Variety
Five stylish Joel plaid shirts in brown blue gray polyester jersey. Machine washable and available in sizes small through XL. Visit today to select your Fall must have.
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Joel
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